Air Jordan V Retro – “Grape” | Release Reminder

That long awaited date is finally upon us. Just 24 hours (or less) from now, the Air Jordan V Retro “Grape” will be available once again for the third time since its inception in 1990-91. While the edition never had any significant links with Michael Jordan‘s basketball career, except a nod to Jordan’s Charlotte, North Carolina root, the shoe was loosely promoted as a “lifestyle model.” Then, it received an unlikely endorsement when Will Smith publicized them on his new television sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and the rest was Jordan Brand history.

Though the shoe won’t be your typical “limited edition,” the overwhelming demand for them means they will be gone in matter of minutes. To better coordinate your shopping strategy, we’ve created an impromptu list of retailers as a starting point for tomorrow’s (or today’s) madness…